das Maximale
Translation
the maximum
Examples
Er hat das Maximale aus der Situation gemacht.
He made the most of the situation.
Das ist das Maximale, was wir tun können.
That is the maximum we can do.
Grammar Patterns
to make the most of sth. ((aus et3)) Er hat das Maximale aus der Situation gemacht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Maximum, das Höchstmaß; Antonyms: das Minimum
Etymology
Nominalization of the adjective "maximal", from Latin "maximus" (greatest).
Memory Tips
Think of it as "the maximal thing" or simply "the maximum". The neuter article "das" indicates a concept.